...training for professionals to help them recognise the signs, and know what to do, is essential. For schools and colleges, there’s detailed Department for Education advice on what to do...
...that they feel forced into ‘gaming’. However, in my experience, most schools do the best for their individual pupils and do not game the system. It is an inspector’s job...
There's been a lot of talk recently in the media about algorithms. Facebook has come under scrutiny for their use of algorithms to target users with specific adverts or content....
As summer comes to an end it is back to work for many of us, be that for schools, colleges or nurseries. I hope that everyone is refreshed for the...
...joining Ofsted as an HMI was a natural next step for me. Since becoming an HMI, I have grown professionally at a rapid pace. I am fortunate to work with...
...and work sessions. However, we saw too many support plans that were formulaic and repetitive. They often identified the same support for lots of prisoners, without enough attention to individual...
...awarded itself in its self-evaluation form (SEF). Fact Completing self-evaluation forms are not compulsory, but where they are made available, they will not determine Ofsted’s overall judgement of the setting....
...for parents and carers. For example, the joint project with Whole School SEND developed questions that parents could ask their child’s school about the support on offer. It also offers...
...most to the disadvantaged and vulnerable in society. They are the ones who benefit most from high-quality provision. As a force for improvement, we also have a role to play...
...bad for children, bad for their parents, and it’s also unfair for good online providers that are proud of their work and welcome independent oversight. We know from our work...